Pablo Bouza
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Pablo Bouza (born 9th May, 1973 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina) is a rugby union player who has so far won 29 caps playing at No 8, flanker or lock for the Argentine rugby union side.
He made his international test debut at the age of 26 on 8th June, 1996 against Uruguay in an 37-18 victory. He missed out on selection for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, but when selected for the 2003 Rugby World Cup he scored four tries in two games and was the only forward in the top ten try scorers. Bouza has so far scored nine test tries in his 29 appearances for Argentina.
He played for Duendes de Rosario in Argentina where he was captain before moving to the English club NEC Harlequins in August 2005 in National Division One. He made only five appearances for the Quins in their promotion winning season.
He joined Leeds Tykes for the National Division One 2006/07 season on a one-year deal. He was the Tykes 16th signing of the pre-season and he made his debut against London Welsh on 3rd September 2006 at Headingley. He replaced Chris Murphy who had retired.
He is the 5th Argentinean international in Tykes colours after Octavio Bartolucci , Hernan Senillosa , Diego Albanese and Martin Schusterman.
Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said at the time: "Pablo is a vastly experienced international second row who will be a great addition to our squad for next season. I have spoken to Dean Richards, his coach last season, regarding his qualities and he has nothing but praise for him both for his ability and his attitude to the game. He will give us good strength in the second row and I am looking forward to having him in our group."
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| Argentina squad - 2003 Rugby World Cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Forwards: | Albacete • Alvarez • Bouza • Durand • Fernández Lobbe • Grau • Hasan • Ledesma • Longo • Martin • Méndez • Ostiglia • Phelan • Reggiardo • Roncero • Scelzo • Sporleder |  |
| Backs: | Albanese • F. Contepomi • M. Contepomi • Corleto • J. Fernández Miranda • N. Fernández Miranda • Hernández • Núñez Piossek • Orengo • Pichot • Quesada • Senillosa | |
| Coach: | Loffreda | |
